Education

  Chennai, August 11 The School of Law at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, has signed six Memoranda of Understanding with national organisations to strengthen experiential learning, research, legal aid, entrepreneurship and professional training for students and faculty. The agreements were signed by Prof. Y.S.R. Murthy, Pro Vice-Chancellor, School of Law, SRMIST, […]

Thiruvananthapuram, August 11 The indefinite hunger strike by Lower Primary School Teacher (LPST) rank holders in Kerala was called off on Tuesday after Education Minister N Samsudheen intervened and sought 45 days to examine their demands and take steps to address the issues raised by them. Valarmathi S, secretary of the All Kerala Lower Primary […]

Chennai,August 11 The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution urging the Union government to abolish the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate medical admissions and restore the State’s ability to admit students based on their Class XII marks. BJP MLA M. Bhojarajan opposed the resolution and walked out of the House before the […]

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 4: Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi on Tuesday reiterated that the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) would be established in Kerala, while stressing that the premier medical institution should be located at a site offering the best connectivity and infrastructure. Addressing the annual function of the Mangalam daily, the Union […]

  Kochi, Aug 3 The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday announced plans to intensify its nationwide campaign for a transparent and credible examination system, extending support to students protesting question paper leaks in competitive and recruitment examinations across several states. The decision was taken at the organisation’s two-day Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting […]

  Chennai, Aug 2 The Tamil Nadu government has decided to withdraw cases registered against students who took part in protests against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), School Education Minister Rajmohan announced on Sunday. The decision, taken on the directions of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, is expected to provide relief to students facing criminal […]

Chennai, July 30 A group of eminent academics and education leaders has issued an open letter to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, expressing concern over her reported remark referring to IIT Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti as a “gaumutra expert” and urging greater civility and evidence-based discussion in public life. The letter, dated July 30, […]

  Thiruvananthapuram, July 30: The United Democratic Front (UDF) on Thursday endorsed the implementation of the Centre’s PM SHRI school development scheme in Kerala, saying the State government has a responsibility to secure and effectively utilise all Central funds available for public welfare, particularly in the education sector. Addressing reporters after a meeting of the […]

Thiruvananthapuram, May 31 Schools across Kerala will reopen on Monday after the summer vacation, ushering in a new academic year for lakhs of students across the state. Educational institutions have made elaborate arrangements to celebrate Praveshanolsavam (School Reopening Day), with special programmes planned to welcome first-time entrants and create a positive atmosphere for learning. The […]